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A Chaotic Computer Switch in United-Continental Merger

What lessons can be learned from the merger of United and Continental's reservations systems? For starters, it's never a bad idea to have a printout of your itinerary with the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance Wasn't Required -- How About a Refund?

If a rental agent insisted that insurance is required to rent a car, would you cave in and buy it? That's what some travelers suggest is happening in tourist locations like Orlando and…

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Are Airlines Moving Their Loyalty Program Goalposts?

Think you finally earned enough frequent-flier miles for a free plane ticket? Think again. Airlines are piling on extra fees to redeem miles for tickets and upgrades.

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in Turkey, from $1,999 With Air

Travel to Turkey this spring and save nearly $300 per person with this affordable package, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

TSA Screening Programs: Is It Too Easy to Lose the TSA's Trust?

Government programs that offer expedited security screening for travelers can become a bureaucratic black hole if you lose the required clearance status.

Article / Cruise

How to Handle Common Cruise Fiascoes: Lost Luggage, Missed Flights & More

Don't let lost luggage or changed itineraries ruin your cruise vacation. Follow these strategies to handle minor mishaps on cruises.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, That's Not My Chipped Windshield!

Can a rental company get away with charging you a month later for a damaged windshield? This traveler finds out the hard way.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! A $6,995 Club Membership for Travel Discounts

Are travel club memberships too good to be true? This traveler took the bait before experiencing buyer's remorse.

Article / Hotels

New Confidentiality Clauses Can Influence Vacation Rental Reviews

Can a vacation rental management company prevent you from posting a negative online review? One company charged this couple $500 for posting a negative review, which apparently…

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in the Bahamas, from $399 with Air

Ready to hit the beach? This Bahamas package, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel, saves you about $175 per person.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: I Waited a Year for a Ticket Refund

A year after a family is owed a refund for an oversold flight, the check still hasn't cleared. What's holding up the refund?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

That's Ridiculous! Do Taxi Drivers Prey on Tourists?

Have you ever gotten ripped off by a cab driver in an unfamiliar city? Here's how to avoid some common scams.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

London Day Trips: Train Tips for Rail Escapes

You may be surprised to discover just how much of England you can explore using London as a base. The following rail planning tips will help you on your way.

Article / Air Travel

Airlines Claim Passengers are Overtaxed -- But Are They?

Government taxes and fees on an airline ticket can increase the base price by 20% to 50%. But what about all those extra fees for baggage, seat selection, food, and pillows?

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in Oahu & Kauai, from $935 with Air

Save $182 per person with this affordable Hawaii vacation, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Code-sharing Confusion Grounds My Vacation

Due to code-sharing chaos, a traveler is unable to board a flight to the Bahamas for vacation. Could this travel nightmare have been avoided?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Carry-On Luggage Fees Are Just The Beginning

Will paying extra fees for carry-on luggage become the new industry standard?

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in London, from $1,249 With Air

Head to London this spring, and you'll save nearly $200 per person (and beat the Olympic crowds).

Article / Hotels

Why Is There No Sense of Ownership in Home Rental Phishing Scams?

Con artists are taking advantage of the lucrative vacation home rental market to trick would-be renters into handing over to them thousands of dollars. Here's what to look out for.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Night Penalty that Sticks

Our reader cancels his hotel more than a day before he checks in, but the property charges a one-night penalty, anyway. Can't Hotels.com help him get a refund?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Las Vegas, from $251 with Air

Book this three-night Las Vegas package, and you'll save $112 to $158 per person when compared to buying airfare and hotel separately.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Who's Really to Blame for these Absurd Luggage Rules?

A traveler's luggage woes are just the beginning of her frustrating airline experience. Should we blame the airlines or should we blame the passengers for putting up with the extra…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Body Scanners' Apparent Flaw Raises Airport Security Concerns

A blogger figures out a way to fool TSA's full-body scanners, reigniting debates about the effectiveness of the TSA.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Where's My Ticket Refund?

Does an airline ever owe you a full refund for a canceled flight? Find out how to avoid getting stuck with the bill.

Article / Air Travel

Eight Nights in Rome, Venice, and Florence, from $1,399 With Air

See the best of Rome, Florence, and Venice with this fall package, and you'll save more than $500 per person.